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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
suckered in by the packaging. sort of fluffy horror. there's a werewolf and pirates and a surprise inheritance involved. the illustrations are fun and a good match to the mood of the book. i'm somewhat interested in reading other books in the series but mostly because they are quick reads that i don't need to dedicate a lot of time to.
Fun story with a fitting title for the series. I'm looking forward to reading the second book as soon as I can get my hands on it!
The Wooden Mile: Something Wickedly Weird is a delightful book written by Chris Mould for 9 to 12 year olds, but I’m a few years past that and I loved it. It is published by Roaring Brook Press.
It is the story of eleven year old Stanley Buggles, an ordinary boy who received a letter informing him that his Great-Uncle Bartholomew (who he’s never met) has died and left his estate and and all of his possessions to Stanley. It is decided that Stanley should visit the estate, Candlestick Hall in Crampton Rock. When he arrives, he discovers a strange town where the people stay locked in at night. Stanley solves the mystery only to encounter another one.
This book has a fun story line that children will enjoy plus fantastic illustrations. This is the first in the Something Wickedly Weird series.
It is the story of eleven year old Stanley Buggles, an ordinary boy who received a letter informing him that his Great-Uncle Bartholomew (who he’s never met) has died and left his estate and and all of his possessions to Stanley. It is decided that Stanley should visit the estate, Candlestick Hall in Crampton Rock. When he arrives, he discovers a strange town where the people stay locked in at night. Stanley solves the mystery only to encounter another one.
This book has a fun story line that children will enjoy plus fantastic illustrations. This is the first in the Something Wickedly Weird series.
This is a fast read for adults (took me 30 minutes) with nice atmosphere, some creepy moments and pirates. Although at times it felt a little rushed, there was plenty of potential left for future installments to flesh out and explore other aspects of the situation Stanley has found himself in.
The title caught my eye. It is a series and looked to be boy-centric. I thought i would try it. I didn't get very far before it felt like I was reading something I had already read before. It was not very original. I lost interest and forgot about it. It had so much potential but was not the book for me right now.
I did not have very high hopes for this one but it was surprisingly better than I imagined! I am currently reading the second one and excited to see where this series takes the story
Very short tale that will hold the interest of reluctant readers. Looking forwar
d to book two!
d to book two!
"This book is a really fun read that will appeal to a wide range of readers. It's part Roald Dahl and part Lemony Snicket -- but unlike Snicket, this book will be readable by a wider range of children. The chapters aren't quiet as long and the spacing is done with more room and there are some illustrations- which is terrific for just getting started with chapter books. The hero of the book is likeable and the other characters are well described. There is just enough mystery and adventure to keep the pages turning but without being too frightening. The place is interesting, and I can imagine readers might find themselves day-dreaming about a visit to such an island. This story has a tidy ending but it is open ended enough for the next in the series. [return][return]I would definitely have this book and the rest in the series in my 4th and 5th grade classroom libraries. This would also be a terrific read-aloud and might even be a fun classroom book club title (if you did leveled books, this could be part of a larger adventure theme)."